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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
Interesting history. Didn’t love the writing because I did not connect with the main character. Even though she did a lot of good, she seemed very materialistic and like nothing was ever her fault…
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
The scenes in the beginning of this book where C W Post takes the cure at Dr. Kellogg's Sanitarium in Battle Creek, MI brought to mind a movie I had seen many years ago, "The Road to Wellville". Of course, I had to dig that up and rewatch it. What a strange movie that was and what a strange bird Dr. Kellogg was! No wonder C W hightailed it out of there and started his own (competitive) business. Luckily for his little Budgie, Post Grape Nuts and Postum coffee substitute provided a grand lifestyle.
I knew little about Marjorie Post before I read this book, other than that she had the reputation for being the hostess with the mostess. In the beginning, when the author referred to her by her maiden name, I thought it sad that an only child who had inherited enormous wealth had no one to share it with. Not so! Marjorie was married 4 times, all sans prenup, and she managed to weather 3 of the 4 divorces relatively unscathed. Her 3rd husband was a little wilier than the others. She had 2 daughters with her first husband, Ed Close (who also happens to be the grandfather of Glenn Close). Her daughter, Dina Merrill, with her 2nd husband E F Hutton, was a celebrity in her own right. So, she had plenty of companionship over the years.
In addition to being fabulously wealthy, she was also extremely generous and philanthropic. She built hospitals and donated millions to various charities. Although she indulged herself plenty with fantastic homes (most notably Mar a Lago), boats, private jets, Russian antiques, artwork and jewelry, and custom Parisian fashions, she never forgot where she came from and how she got to where she landed. Most importantly, she managed to keep control of the company her father had founded and which she, with help of husband #2, built into a vast empire. It is safe to say that almost everyone in America has eaten a Post product.
My only hope is that she was not really as egotistical as the author makes her out to be. This whole book had a "look at how wonderful I am" tone to it, which I found off-putting.
I knew little about Marjorie Post before I read this book, other than that she had the reputation for being the hostess with the mostess. In the beginning, when the author referred to her by her maiden name, I thought it sad that an only child who had inherited enormous wealth had no one to share it with. Not so! Marjorie was married 4 times, all sans prenup, and she managed to weather 3 of the 4 divorces relatively unscathed. Her 3rd husband was a little wilier than the others. She had 2 daughters with her first husband, Ed Close (who also happens to be the grandfather of Glenn Close). Her daughter, Dina Merrill, with her 2nd husband E F Hutton, was a celebrity in her own right. So, she had plenty of companionship over the years.
In addition to being fabulously wealthy, she was also extremely generous and philanthropic. She built hospitals and donated millions to various charities. Although she indulged herself plenty with fantastic homes (most notably Mar a Lago), boats, private jets, Russian antiques, artwork and jewelry, and custom Parisian fashions, she never forgot where she came from and how she got to where she landed. Most importantly, she managed to keep control of the company her father had founded and which she, with help of husband #2, built into a vast empire. It is safe to say that almost everyone in America has eaten a Post product.
My only hope is that she was not really as egotistical as the author makes her out to be. This whole book had a "look at how wonderful I am" tone to it, which I found off-putting.
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Marjorie Post definitely lead a magnificent life. It was interesting learning about her and all her endeavors. I found myself googling most of the people mentioned in the book and many of the events that were mentioned. I'm glad to k now about her. I know the author had to take liberties on conversations that happened, but sometimes I didn't find them believable. Other than that, it was a good read.
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
relaxing
medium-paced
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced